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Turkey wing vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey wing and flank steak

  • Turkey wing has more monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat; however, flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Flank steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 52% more than turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing has 9 times more polyunsaturated fat than flank steak. While turkey wing has 2.86g of polyunsaturated fat, flank steak has only 0.322g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.3%
Contains more IronIron +38.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Sodium ~56mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +317.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +49.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-1716.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +788.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.395g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey wing Flank steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.63µg 52%
Zinc 1.54mg 4.9mg 31%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 7.363mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.322g 17%
Protein 20.22g 27.66g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.579mg 13%
Selenium 22.4µg 29.4µg 13%
Fats 12.32g 8.23g 6%
Iron 1.26mg 1.74mg 6%
Phosphorus 165mg 210mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 3.317g 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Potassium 240mg 339mg 3%
Cholesterol 70mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.133mg 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.082mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Saturated fat 3.28g 3.395g 1%
Calories 197kcal 192kcal 0%
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 56mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.545mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.883mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Turkey wing
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients
  2. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.